Artemisia absinthium (Wormwort) – 1543 Leonhart Fuchs

Discover the beauty and history of Artemisia absinthium , better known as Wormwood, in this detailed botanical illustration from Leonhart Fuchs' groundbreaking New Kreüterbuch (1543). With its finely divided leaves and small yellow-green flowers, wormwood is a plant that has been both feared and loved for centuries.

Wormwood has historically been used for medicinal purposes, particularly as a digestive bitter and as an ingredient in absinthe – the legendary green drink. Its intense scent and bitter taste have made the plant a symbol of both strength and warning in herbal medicine.

This vintage poster reproduces Fuchs' original woodcut in a sharp and delicately colored version, ideal for plant lovers, gardeners, collectors and anyone with an interest in historical medicine and herbalism.

A classic botanical illustration that brings the scientific curiosity and beauty of the 16th century into modern decor.